Dreamed of being a firefighter – here’s your chance to see what it is like
Dreamed of being a firefighter – find out what its really like at an experience day
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service is inviting people to two Firefighter Experience Day this June in Newtown.
The day will take place on Friday, June 5, at Newtown Fire Station from 10am until 1pm.
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service is responsible for providing emergency response cover to nearly 12,000 square kilometres - almost two-thirds of Wales.
On-Call Firefighters are a vital part of the Service and the communities - around 75% of the Fire Stations are crewed entirely by On-Call Firefighters.
If you’ve ever thought about becoming a Firefighter, the Experience Days are a friendly, no-pressure way to find out more before you apply.
On the day, visitors will be able to try on firefighting kit, learn how to assemble equipment, and take part in a practical exercise.
Crews from Newtown will be there to answer your questions and share what life as a Firefighter is really like.
A spokesperson said: “You’ll cover a quick overview of the modern Firefighter role, get to try on firefighting kit and getting hands-on with equipment, learn what to expect from the recruitment process, learn about fitness: what the service looks for and how to maintain it, the different types of equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) and career pathways and role maps.”
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